The Dover Police Department and Downtown Dover Partnership is excited to announce its Fourth Annual Trick-or-Treat event that has drawn over 11,000 visitors in its first two years. The event will be held on its traditional date of the Friday before Halloween. This year the event falls on October 25th, 2019 and will be held from 6pm-8pm.
Streets surrounding Legislative Mall will be filled with police cars, fire trucks, emergency equipment, local businesses, and organizations as costumed children Trick-or-Treat at each display. Families will have a chance to meet their local police and fire personnel, explore the vehicles and equipment they use, get to know more about local businesses and organizations and what they offer to the community, all while Trick-or-Treating.
There is no cost for any of the events or activities for attendees. While there is no age limit to attend, we kindly request that only children 13 and under Trick-or-Treat. Costumes are NOT required. Attendees are asked to bring their own Trick-or-Treat bags/buckets.
The roadways surrounding Legislative Mall will be closed to traffic and parking beginning at 4pm to ensure the safest conditions for attendees and allow them to freely explore all the historic area has to offer. Streets that will be closed include:
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (North and South) from Legislative Avenue to Federal Street and Legislative Avenue and Federal Street between North and South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Details for parking will be released closer to the event date.
The Dover Police Department is also inviting local businesses and organization to participate in this event at no cost. For more information about business participation, please contact 302-736-7130 or visit doverpolice.org/halloween.
For more information or questions about the event, please contact M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman at mark.hoffman@cj.state.de.us or call 302-736-7130.
